Table 1.
Quantitative responses
| If, instead of traditional public assistance, you received an unconditional basic income, what would you do? | If, instead of traditional public assistance, every American received an unconditional basic income what do you think most people would do? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Answer | n | n | ||
| Quit working or seeking work | 4.17% | 2 | 16.67% | 8 |
| Reduce working hours | 10.42% | 5 | 27.08% | 13 |
| Continue working | 43.75% | 21 | 27.08% | 13 |
| Apply the money towards major financial goals such as education, homeownership, or a small business development | 39.58% | 19 | 10.42% | 5 |
| Apply the money towards a major consumer purchase, such as a vehicle, television, or appliance | 0.00% | 0 | 16.67% | 8 |
| Other | 2.08% | 1 | 2.08% | 1 |